Zelenksy presented Congress with a flag he received from Ukrainian troops in the city of Bakhmut where fierce fighting is continuing.
of the President of the United States and then turn around and give Pelosi a big ole wet kiss. This reality that we find ourselves in is a train wreck that we cannot seem to stop.", Zelensky said that Ukraine's continued resistance to the Russian invasion was a victory for the U.S. and Europe as well as Ukraine and repeatedly pointed to the aid Kyiv has received from the U.S. and its allies.
"Americans gained this victory, and that's why you have succeeded in uniting the global community to protect freedom and international law. Europeans gained this victory, and that's why Europe is now stronger and more independent than ever," he said.contains around $45 billion in new emergency assistance
for Ukraine, though it remains to be seen if the bill will pass before a Friday deadline that risks a government shutdown. Pelosi is stepping down from her leadership role in the Democratic caucus in January but she will remain in the House representing her California district.
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